DataMax Corporation

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

261
Total Complaints
5
Last 12 Months
86.2%
Timely Response
24
States Affected
DataMax Corporation timely response rate 86.2%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Medical debt 54
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 45
Debt collection — I do not know 44
Debt collection — Other debt 39
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 35
Debt collection — Medical 17
Debt collection — Credit card debt 14
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 9
Credit reporting 1
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 54
2.Written notification about debt 48
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 39
4.Disclosure verification of debt 29
5.Incorrect information on your report 24
6.False statements or representation 23
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 13
8.Improper use of your report 10
9.Communication tactics 6
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 5
2014 17
2015 21
2016 27
2017 25
2018 24
2019 10
2020 21
2021 31
2022 18
2023 21
2024 22
2025 19

Complaints by State (Top 15)

North Carolina 178
Florida 17
South Carolina 16
Texas 7
Georgia 7
Virginia 5
New York 4
Pennsylvania 3
Illinois 3
Maryland 2
New Jersey 2
Ohio 2
Connecticut 2
Alabama 1
Utah 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 261

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for DataMax Corporation

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 261 complaints against DataMax Corporation overall, with 5 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 24 states and territories, making this a multi-regional complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

DataMax Corporation's timely response rate stands at 86.2%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark and tends to correlate with higher consumer dispute rates downstream. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 38.2% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does DataMax Corporation have?

DataMax Corporation has 261 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 5 filed in the last 12 months.

Does DataMax Corporation respond to complaints on time?

DataMax Corporation has a 86.2% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for DataMax Corporation?

The most complained-about product for DataMax Corporation is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with DataMax Corporation?

The most common issue reported by consumers about DataMax Corporation is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against DataMax Corporation?

You can file a complaint against DataMax Corporation directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about DataMax Corporation?

Consumers in 24 states and territories have filed complaints about DataMax Corporation with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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